Mr. Nicholas Tarrant:

EirGrid has responsibility for the ownership of the offshore transmission network. When it comes to onshore, EirGrid sets out the need for the transmission projects. For example, an upgrade of a number of projects around Dublin will have to be done for the east coast projects. Once those projects are brought forward, go through planning and get consent, we in ESB Networks deliver them. We do the detailed design and procurement, and then work with our contract partners to deliver the projects onshore. It is like building new motorways for electricity onshore to cater for the offshore generation of wind power.